Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Nursery & Landscape Services in Waukesha, WI
Pialas Nursery has been a family-owned and operated business since 1978, dedicated to providing high-quality plants, landscape design, and construction services to the Waukesha community. Our team of certified landscape architects and designers brings decades of combined experience in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces tailored to Wisconsin's unique climate. We prioritize customer education, offering expert guidance on plant selection, care, and maintenance to ensure long-term success. Our nursery spans acres of well-maintained stock, featuring rare and hard-to-find plants alongside professional-grade tools and horticultural products. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, we host educational events and sponsor local initiatives to promote environmental stewardship.Our staff's expertise extends beyond plants to include creative problem-solving for complex landscape challenges, from water features to structural elements. We maintain transparency in all operations, ensuring clients receive honest advice and competitive pricing. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our award-winning portfolio of landscape projects and our reputation as a trusted local resource. We foster a culture of continuous learning, staying updated on horticultural advancements to better serve our customers. From initial design to final installation, we prioritize client satisfaction through personalized attention and meticulous execution.
Services
Landscape Design
Plant Sales
Maintenance Services
Garden Supplies
Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1978 with 40+ years of local horticultural expertise
- Certified landscape architects and designers on staff for complex projects
- Full-service provider from plant selection to complete landscape installation
- Special order capability for rare and hard-to-find plant varieties
- Award-winning portfolio demonstrating design innovation and technical excellence
Services
Landscape Design
Our professional landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics and functionality. Certified architects develop detailed plans incorporating plant selection, hardscaping, and water features. We prioritize Wisconsin-native plants and climate-appropriate materials for sustainable, low-maintenance results.
Plant Sales
We offer a comprehensive selection of plants including mature trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Our inventory features both common and rare varieties with special ordering available for hard-to-find specimens. All plants are grown locally and maintained to the highest quality standards.
Maintenance Services
Our maintenance programs ensure year-round landscape health through seasonal cleanups, pruning, and pest management. Certified technicians use professional-grade products and equipment to maintain plant health and aesthetic appeal. Services include both scheduled maintenance and one-time projects.
Garden Supplies
We stock professional-grade tools, fertilizers, and soil amendments used by our own landscape crews. Bulk materials include mulch, stone, and topsoil available in various quantities. Our inventory supports both large-scale projects and home gardening needs.
Consultation
Our certified staff provides personalized guidance on plant selection, landscape challenges, and maintenance techniques. Consultations cover site-specific recommendations, climate considerations, and long-term planning. We offer both in-person and appointment-based design consultations.
People
Quinn Piala
President
Landscape architect with 40+ years of experience in sustainable design. Specializes in creating functional outdoor spaces that enhance community environments. Holds a BS in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University.
Amanda Piala
Vice President
Licensed landscape architect in Wisconsin with 20+ years of experience. Focuses on client-centered design solutions and expanded the nursery's vegetable stock. Graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison.
Paul
Landscape Designer
Design-build specialist with 12+ years at Pialas. Manages projects from concept to completion while maintaining construction budgets. Expertise in Zagreb Coreopsis integration and outdoor functionality.
Bryan
Landscape Designer
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Minnesota. Specializes in property-specific designs and client needs assessment. Brings 7+ years of experience in residential landscape solutions.
Katie
Landscape Designer
Horticulture expert with 5+ years in client-focused design. Specializes in plant selection and color coordination for hardscape projects. Graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with landscape design specialization.
Questions
What services does Pialas Nursery offer?
We provide landscape design, plant sales, maintenance services, garden supplies, and expert horticultural consultations for residential and commercial clients.
Do you carry rare or specialty plants?
Yes, we maintain a diverse inventory of common and unusual plants, with special ordering available for hard-to-find varieties.
Are your landscape designers certified?
Our team includes licensed landscape architects and certified designers with decades of combined industry experience.
What are your retail hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, and closed Sunday-Monday at our Waukesha location.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver all plants and products. For large projects, our construction division offers full design/build services.
Is financing available?
We offer financing options for larger landscape projects and purchases. Contact us for specific program details.
Reviews (7)
Jim
Sep 14, 2021
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Great fall festival. Kids had fun and got a good deal on some shrubs. Much better quality than HD or Menards. Fantastic food and band too.
Alan Thompson
Jul 18, 2021
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Beautiful selection, and Ryan was very helpful in selecting what we needed for our yard, and it was cool seeing their chickens, nice people all around
Robert Hollis
Apr 02, 2021
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We all know Piala's is the most expensive place in town, but are they worth it? Consider my experience before you decide. I paid roughly $1,400 to have 4 gold cargo arborvitae planted. After the workers left (they didn't say anything, just left) I looked at the trees. They still had the ropes, wire and burlap ball. They dropped them in the hole without any prep. I called a manager as everything online said that it can take up to 10 years for burlap to fail enough for roots to fully penetrate, and the manager told me it was fine, just keep watering them twice a week (like a potted plant you keep outside, since the burlap sack is as far as the roots can forage for water and nutrients).
I've been following that "advice" for months now, and although they are alive, they are very sickly, especially compared to the arborvitae I planted myself (after removing the burlap). So, are two possibilities here: either they believe leaving the burlap on the tree is fine when they plant it (and they may do that to you), or they lied to me so they didn't have to fix an obvious mistake (and they may do that to you). In conclusion, expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely Not.
I've been following that "advice" for months now, and although they are alive, they are very sickly, especially compared to the arborvitae I planted myself (after removing the burlap). So, are two possibilities here: either they believe leaving the burlap on the tree is fine when they plant it (and they may do that to you), or they lied to me so they didn't have to fix an obvious mistake (and they may do that to you). In conclusion, expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely Not.
Judy B.
Feb 27, 2021
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Beautiful plants however some of those evergreens looked very neglected. The prices are outrageous - Johnson's Nursery puts them to shame. $50 dollars for a common hanging geranium plant? You have to be kidding me. I just bought the same sized plant and quality at Wal-Mart for $10 bucks on sale. Shop around folks.
Kory Koput
Dec 19, 2020
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Bought an expensive tree died a year later. Called a few weeks ago and said they would come look at it and exchange the tree, called them today and now the say it doesn't have a warranty on it. Be careful of what you buy from this place listen learned.
Victoria Hekkers
Oct 31, 2020
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After having a disappointing experience with a pre-order from Johnson's Nursery, we ended up in September at Piala's Nursery. Roger was watering plants when we arrived and he immediately turned off the hose and showed us the Tulip Trees we were looking for. They were stunning and he was certainly knowledgeable. We came back a week later to place the order. John Ward helped us order, pay for and tag the trees.
We came back with our landscaper and a trailer and the yard staff was absolutely amazing. They loaded the trailer and made sure everything was tucked in for the 5 mile drive home. Thank You Piala's, out tulip trees are great and will give us years of shade and much enjoyment.
We came back with our landscaper and a trailer and the yard staff was absolutely amazing. They loaded the trailer and made sure everything was tucked in for the 5 mile drive home. Thank You Piala's, out tulip trees are great and will give us years of shade and much enjoyment.
Simon Yates
Jun 06, 2020
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Outstanding customer service! We'll definitely be going back here again for more plants and other garden items.
